Archive for May, 2009
May 26th, 2009 at 10:48am
Under Teens/Tweens
“Stop hitting your brother!”
“You are so fresh!”
“Learn some manners!”
Children are often awarded negative attention: getting scolded for doing things they shouldn’t be doing.
In this week’s blog, I challenge you to turn the tables, and give your children attention for all the things they are doing right.
Start by complimenting them whenever they comply with your request. [...]
Continue Reading Focus on Kindness
By Susan Epstein
May 19th, 2009 at 06:21am
Under Teens/Tweens
How your child behaves does not need to affect the relationship you have with them.
“Did he just write what I think he did? How can this be so? My son tells me he hates me. My daughter rolls her eyes when I ask her to do something. Of course this affects our relationship!!!”
Your child’s behavior [...]
Continue Reading It Takes Two To Tango (or) Who Needs An Attitude Adjustment Part II
Tags: Listening to Teens, Parenting advice teens, teen anger
By Susan Epstein
May 12th, 2009 at 05:36pm
Under Children+ Family+ Teens/Tweens
“Our feelings of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, loss of hope and so forth are in fact related to all phenomena. If we do not adopt the right outlook, it is possible that anything and everything could cause us frustration. Yet phenomena are part of reality and we are subject to the laws of existence. So this leaves [...]
Continue Reading Who needs an attitude adjustment?
Tags: disrespectful kids, kids behaviors, losing temper with kids, parental frustration, yelling at kids
By Susan Epstein
May 5th, 2009 at 08:53pm
Under Teens/Tweens
Children’s Mental Health Week: Promoting Positive Mental Health and Well-Being for Children, Youth and Families - May 3-9, 2009
My friend’s son is in remission from leukemia. No teacher or health care provider ever told her that her son’s illness was due to her poor parenting skills or inability to set limits. The same is true for [...]
Continue Reading “It’s more than just a phase, bad day or being moody …children’s mental health matters” (Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health)
Tags: children with special needs, mental health, Special Ed Paren Coach, Special Needs Kids
By Susan Epstein
May 1st, 2009 at 05:45pm
Under Teens/Tweens
There are many factors that go into raising a well-behaved, respectful, and happy teenager. But one, that can make a huge difference all on its own, is your teen’s diet. We all know the difference between healthy and unhealthy food, but how many of us actually stick to a truly healthy diet and furthermore help [...]
Continue Reading You are what you eat (and so is your teen)
Tags: Parenting advice teens, teens eating, teens food, Teens Junk food, Teens Nutrition
By Susan Epstein
